Dental Rehabilitation in Townsville

Occlusal Disease is one of the most common dental diseases we treat at our clinic.

The core belief behind occlusal disease is accelerated wear of the teeth and the effect this has on the teeth themselves, the muscles that support the jaw, and the temporomandibular joint, which allows movement of the lower jaw. There is often associated pain around the jaw joint, with clicks, pops, and grating noises, and also pain at distant sites, including headaches, migraines, neck pain, ear congestion, ringing in the ears, visual disturbances, and balance problems.

Bruxism and clenching of the teeth have a deleterious effect on all three tissues: the teeth, the muscles and the jaw joint. At our clinic, an experienced dental team serving Townsville provides a thorough history, examination, and record taking, along with a specific occlusal (tooth-to-tooth) examination and plaster models of the teeth.

Excessively worn teeth require major rehabilitation. This involves using a carefully prepared diagnostic wax-up of your tooth relationships, showing you the proposed changes. It involves multiple phases of treatment and extended treatment times to ensure you are happy with the result. This is a significant undertaking, and natural-looking results are achievable.

All dental procedures, including complex rehabilitation, carry risks. The risks vary depending on the procedure and your individual circumstances. Please read our Risks of Treatment information before deciding whether treatment is appropriate for you.